Team v Huddersfield

[RVclaret]

Well, we are on the one week countdown now - exciting.

Of course a few question marks still remain, but I think it’s safe to assume the starting 11 will come from what’s here right now.

I’m going to list what I think will be the 11, using the 4-2-2-2 system that’s been used in pre season.

BPF
Roberts
McNally
Harwood Bellis
Taylor
Cullen
Cork
McNeil
Brownhill
Cornet
Rodriguez

Main question marks: Twine hasn’t trained all week and missed Shrewsbury so I’ve left him out. Cornet hasn’t played a min of pre season friendlies so it will be interesting to see what happens there, for example if he plays tomorrow v Newc. Centre back pairing tough to decide…

[eastcoastclaret]

I'm not convinced McNally will start, doesn't look ready to me.

[RVclaret]

I'm not convinced McNally will start, doesn't look ready to me.

Who would you pair with THB then?

Sounds like both Thomas and Egan-Riley impressed against Shrews.

I just went with McNally as he’s arguably got the most experience out of them, albeit in League One.

[Passing Clouds]

Your team hopefully RV. But Egan Riley for McNally. Could be close run thing though as Thomas is obviously impressing Kompany

[Newcastleclaret93]

Well, we are on the one week countdown now - exciting.

Of course a few question marks still remain, but I think it’s safe to assume the starting 11 will come from what’s here right now.

I’m going to list what I think will be the 11, using the 4-2-2-2 system that’s been used in pre season.

BPF
Roberts
McNally
Harwood Bellis
Taylor
Cullen
Cork
McNeil
Brownhill
Cornet
Rodriguez

Main question marks: Twine hasn’t trained all week and missed Shrewsbury so I’ve left him out. Cornet hasn’t played a min of pre season friendlies so it will be interesting to see what happens there, for example if he plays tomorrow v Newc. Centre back pairing tough to decide…

I am pretty confident Cornet and McNally won’t start for various reasons.

Interestingly I haven’t seen much of THB in the training vids? Perhaps he’s carrying a knock as well.

I suspect a similar team to what you have put out but with Barnes in place of Cornet and Thomas at the back instead of McNally.

Potentially Riley instead of THB if he’s got a knock.

[RVclaret]

I am pretty confident Cornet and McNally won’t start for various reasons.

Interestingly I haven’t seen much of THB in the training vids? Perhaps he’s carrying a knock as well.

I suspect a similar team to what you have put out but with Barnes in place of Cornet and Thomas at the back instead of McNally.

Potentially Riley instead of THB if he’s got a knock.

Yes good points, also not seen THB in training vids, hopefully we find out the team v Newc tomorrow but I wouldn’t count on it. Really hope you aren’t right with the Barnes / Jay partnership, was hoping that wouldn’t be seen at all this season - perhaps Twine instead of Barnes if he’s good to go.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Yes good points, also not seen THB in training vids, hopefully we find out the team v Newc tomorrow but I wouldn’t count on it. Really hope you aren’t right with the Barnes / Jay partnership, was hoping that wouldn’t be seen at all this season - perhaps Twine instead of Barnes if he’s good to go.

Yes tbh I am just making the assumption that Twine is injured. I suspect Barnes and Jay partnership will be a last resort. Unless they decide to start Bastien on the right and push Brownhill behind Jay (the twine role).

[Top Claret]

What I do hope is that the team isn't packed with newbies, if it's we will get trounced

[RVclaret]

What I do hope is that the team isn't packed with newbies, if it's we will get trounced

Worth mentioning only 5 out of Huddersfield's 11 that started at Wembley remain at the club and they also have a new manager, but who's actually never managed a game before.

[AGENT_CLARET]

Twine isn't injured, there resting him and he's having lighter training sessions because he's finding it to much, the training facilities he's had before was basically a football pitch and gym away from his former club, so for him to be involved with a lower grade of training and still contributing to 33 goals last season is frightening to think what he could achieve once he's fully pre season match fit with us.

[eastcoastclaret]

Who would you pair with THB then?

Sounds like both Thomas and Egan-Riley impressed against Shrews.

I just went with McNally as he’s arguably got the most experience out of them, albeit in League One.

I think it will be Thomas and Egan-Riley

[Passing Clouds]

Let’s face it. We don’t have the foggiest. Fun to speculate but really the only guarantees for me are Cork and Cullen.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Let’s face it. We don’t have the foggiest. Fun to speculate but really the only guarantees for me are Cork and Cullen.

That’s interesting as I actually don’t think cork will feature

[RVclaret]

That’s interesting as I actually don’t think cork will feature

Think he’s a cert at Hudd due to his experience and captaincy. As time progresses I think Brownhill / Bastien will take up that role in CM though.

[Passing Clouds]

That’s interesting as I actually don’t think cork will feature

Fair enough, but I’ll feel a lot more comfortable with them both in front of our inexperienced CB’s

[taio]

That’s interesting as I actually don’t think cork will feature

I imagine and would hope that Cork only doesn't feature if he ends up with a knock. Should be a certainty.

[nyclaret]

I think Cork is a necessity to start. We need that experience in front of the back 4. Risky game starting 2 new CBs AND 2 new DMs.

[Newcastleclaret93]

I imagine and would hope that Cork only doesn't feature if he ends up with a knock. Should be a certainty.

Possibly right I just personally think Bastien will start as he seems to fit Kompanys set up really well.

For me Cork and cullen are plying for the same role in the squad. The sitter in front of defence

[Newcastleclaret93]

My personal starting eleven would be:

BPF
Roberts, THB, Thomas, Taylor
Bastien, Cullen
McNeil, JBG
Twine (if fit), Jay

[taio]

Possibly right I just personally think Bastien will start as he seems to fit Kompanys set up really well.

For me Cork and cullen are plying for the same role in the squad. The sitter in front of defence

Not in a 4222 they're not. Cork is crucial to give us some experience.

[claretonthecoast1882]

My personal starting eleven would be:

BPF
Roberts, THB, Thomas, Taylor
Bastien, Cullen
McNeil, JBG
Twine (if fit), Jay

Shocked you left Brownhill out

[RVclaret]

Shocked you left Brownhill out

For the injured JBG who hasn't played a game for around 7 months...

[IWOODLOVETT]

My personal starting eleven would be:

BPF
Roberts, THB, Thomas, Taylor
Bastien, Cullen
McNeil, JBG
Twine (if fit), Jay

I
We’re forgetting Maatsen who I think might play instead of Charlie. Brownhill is a shoe-in to play and the bench will be very interesting.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Shocked you left Brownhill out

If twines injured I would play him there. Same with JBG.

[Newcastleclaret93]

I
We’re forgetting Maatsen who I think might play instead of Charlie. Brownhill is a shoe-in to play and the bench will be very interesting.

I agree but I think first game he will try keep some stability in defence

[yosserhughes]

Cork Bastien and Brownhill have to start I don't what formation.

[jedi_master]

----------------------------BPF
--------------Egan-Riley-----Thomas
Roberts----Cullen-----------Cork------Taylor
-----------Brownhill----------McNeil
------------Rodriguez------Cornet

[tiger76]

Honestly haven't got a clue, which is a novelty in itself.

BPF
Roberts Egan-Riley THB Maatsen
Cork Cullen
Brownhill McNeil
Barnes Jay

[nyclaret]

My personal starting eleven would be:

BPF
Roberts, THB, Thomas, Taylor
Bastien, Cullen
McNeil, JBG
Twine (if fit), Jay

What did Brownhill do to you Newcastle?

[Newcastleclaret93]

What did Brownhill do to you Newcastle?

Nothing at all. I just don’t think the likes of Cullen and Bastien have come to us to sit on the bench.

The amount of games we have, I am pretty sure they will all feature a decent amount.

[Granny WeatherWax]

Brownhill is going to be one of the key players this season. Close to being the first on the team sheet first me.

[Andingle]

As the squad stands.
BPF
Roberts , Egan-Riley , Thomas , Taylor
Cullen , Cork
Brownhill , Bastien
Rodriguez, Cornet.
Subs from - Norris , Lowton , Maatsen , McNally , Long McNeill , Gudmundson, Twine, Barnes , Richardson , Tucker

[Lancasterclaret]

Brownhill is a shoe in, as is THB

Other than that I couldn't really say with any certainty

The behind closed doors friendly with Newcastle will give us a better idea of the formation and the line up I'd expect

[Newcastleclaret93]

As the squad stands.
BPF
Roberts , Egan-Riley , Thomas , Taylor
Cullen , Cork
Brownhill , Bastien
Rodriguez, Cornet.
Subs from - Norris , Lowton , Maatsen , McNally , Long McNeill , Gudmundson, Twine, Barnes , Richardson , Tucker

Surely McNeil is first name on the team sheet?

[Boss Hogg]

I didn’t think Brownhill was good enough for the PL. He is a very good Championship player. Think he’ll be a very important player for us this year.

Back on topic

BPF
Roberts THB McNally Taylor
Cullen Cork
Bastien Brownhill
McNeil/Twine/Barnes ( depending on fitness/availability)
JRod

I’d like to see Cornet playing but think it’s too much to hope for.

[NewClaret]

If Cornet is fit, he must start imo. 17% of our seasons games are in August. Good start is not imperative but obviously could shape the season - let’s face it, had he been available for a few more games last season, we might be in a different league!

If he’s here, and we’re paying his £60kpw wages (whatever they are), he should play.

He’s the type of guy who will want to be on the pitch and if he bags a load of goals it can’t hurt his valuation (assuming no release clause) or wages from his perspective. Not to mention that not playing him probably damages our negotiation position.

[Andingle]

Surely McNeil is first name on the team sheet?

Personally I can't see him starting in the opening game ahead of Brownhill & Bastien.
Possibly he may start in the 10 role instead of Cornet ?

[taio]

Surely McNeil is first name on the team sheet?

The same could be said of Cork or Brownhill!

[RVclaret]

Personally I can't see him starting in the opening game ahead of Brownhill & Bastien.
Possibly he may start in the 10 role instead of Cornet ?

Think you are getting the roles mixed up.

The shape is a 4-4-2 in defence and some form of 4-2-2-2 in attack, but with Cullen dropping into the backline and the full backs pushing really high up, forming some sort of fluid 3-3-2-2.

The two 'wide' players then tuck quite narrow in the space between the lines. For me, McNeil is a shoe in for the inside 10 from the right, while I'd expect Brownhill to operate from the left for now, given his 3 assists at Shrewsbury.

The strikers stay high up but will happily drop deep to link play, there isn't a '10' role as you suggest.

[Burnley1989]

Personally I can't see him starting in the opening game ahead of Brownhill & Bastien.
Possibly he may start in the 10 role instead of Cornet ?

Personally Id be amazed and a little disappointed if McNeil is still at the club and isn't played when available.

I'll trust the process though

[AGENT_CLARET]

My team would be

........................BPF

Roberts....THB....Egan-Riley....Taylor

.............Cullen...........Cork

......Brownhill....Bastien.....Mcneil

.......................Cornet

[JohnMac]

BPF
Roberts ? Thomas Taylor
? Brownhill Cork McNeil
Cornet
Jay

That would be the core of my selection I haven't a clue about the others

[ClaretTony]

BPF
Roberts Egan-Riley Harwood-Bellis Taylor
Cullen Cork
Brownhill McNeil
Rodriguez Barnes

[Granny WeatherWax]

BPF
Roberts THB Egan-Riley Taylor
Cullen Cork
McNeil Brownhill Cornet
Jay

[randomclaret2]

BPF
Roberts Egan-Riley Harwood-Bellis Taylor
Cullen Cork
Brownhill McNeil
Rodriguez Barnes

Im the same as you Tony apart from Bastien in instead of McNeil

[RVclaret]

Seeing a lot of Egan-Riley in the teams - must say I'm quite excited to see him play.

Huddersfield's star defender last year was Chelsea loanee Levi Colwill, who is also 19 like ER.

[Sleeping Cat]

very strange not doing a straight forward 4-4-2.

Going off the squad as it is now.

........................BPF
Roberts........Long......H-B........Taylor
.........Brownhill..Cullen..Cork
McNeil..............................Cornet
......................Jay


Gone with Long for his experience. I fear staring a match with a cetnre back pairing with so little experience.

[CoolClaret]

-------------BPF
Roberts--CJ-THB-Taylor
——---Cullen-------Cork
-----Brownhill-----McNeil
—--Rodriguez------Cornet

[claretandy]

-------------BPF
Roberts--CJ-THB-Taylor
——---Cullen-------Cork
-----Brownhill-----McNeil
—--Rodriguez------Cornet

This.

[TheFamilyCat]

-------------BPF
Roberts--CJ-THB-Taylor
——---Cullen-------Cork
-----Brownhill-----McNeil
—--Rodriguez------Cornet

We'll **** 'em.